ASEAN–Russia diplomacy: PM Lawrence Wong will attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan (Jun 17–18), with talks expected to cover energy, connectivity, education and culture, plus Putin’s separate meetings with ASEAN leaders. Regional ties via culture: Philippines President Marcos and Putin are set for their first high-level meeting, with cooperation also flagged in people-to-people, tourism, education and cultural links. Singapore–Andhra education & tech push: Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu met Singapore PM Lawrence Wong, pitching cooperation in semiconductors, quantum tech, AI, urban governance and even certified horticulture and aquaculture imports; Naidu also invited NUS to explore an Amaravati campus. Pop culture meets skincare: Anua launches a Netflix KPop Demon Hunters campaign (“Gonna Be Glowin”), turning fandom lore into global skincare activations. Food & lifestyle buzz: Paris Baguette rolls out its “Annyeong!” Korean cafe-inspired campaign across 88 stores in six SEA markets including Singapore. Arts for younger audiences: Singapore Chinese Orchestra marks its 30th anniversary with a 30% ticket discount and Gen Z-friendly perks like Instagram-linked keycaps and “blind box” style programming. Local entertainment revival: Zouk’s S$6m revamp expands into Mice and concerts, aiming to grow weekday event revenue beyond its usual night operations. Youth online safety debate: Malaysia’s under-16 social media ban faces scrutiny over bypass risks and age-verification limits, sparking concerns about expression and communication.